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Health
Mind, body and habits. How students sleep, move, eat and think sets the foundation for everything else.
A Youniversal Learning program · Grades 4–12
Our mission is to connect you with your mission.
Positive You responds to the growing need for emotional intelligence, mentorship and motivation in schools. Through assemblies, curriculum, parent presentations, professional development and focus groups, we give students something better to say “yes” to.
It's not about saying “no” to bad decisions. It's about having something better to say “yes” to.
Health · Relationships · Creative Outlet · Career · Service
Thrive in five
The Five Fundamentals.
Every offering is built around the same five fundamentals of life, so students, parents and educators share one language and one direction.
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Relationships
The people around you shape the person you become. Build, choose and keep relationships that lift you up.
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Creative Outlet
Everyone needs a place to create, play and express — the activities that put students in flow.
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Career
Purpose turns school into preparation, one SMART goal at a time.
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Service
The fastest way to find your purpose is to serve someone else.
The Positive You Resiliency Course
Thirty weeks. Eight themes.
Weekly video lessons, interactive activities, meaningful discussion and real-world application guide students in grades 4–12 from reacting to life to leading it with resilience and character. Each week pairs a video with a facilitator's guide and a student worksheet.
OCT · WEEKS 1–4
Identity
Who am I becoming?
Time to Shine, The Lens of Belief, You Are a Miracle, The 9 Superpowers.
NOV · WEEKS 5–8
Clarity
Where am I going?
SMART Goals, The Five Fundamentals, Visualization, H.O.W. to Achieve Any Goal.
DEC · WEEKS 9–11
Service
How can I make a difference?
In Order to Keep It, You Have to Give It; You Got Served, parts 1 and 2.
JAN · WEEKS 12–15
Discipline
What habits create success?
It Starts With You, Tiny Seeds to Tall Dreams, Consistency Is Greater Than Intensity.
FEB · WEEKS 16–19
Kindness
How do I make people feel valued?
AIM Allies, Kindness: The Ultimate Strength, People of Value, Be Kind to YOU!
MAR · WEEKS 20–23
Honesty
How do I grow into my best self?
The Power of Vulnerability, White Lies and Half-Truths, The Value of Trust.
APR · WEEKS 24–27
Grit
What will I do when life gets hard?
Breaking Points, Everyone Loves a Comeback, The 9 Superpowers — Part 2.
MAY · WEEKS 28–30
Unity
Why is teamwork essential for success?
Strength in Numbers, The We Is the Key, Rarity = Value.
Our offerings
One mission. Five powerful tools.
At Positive You, we believe every person has purpose — and our mission is to connect you with yours.
Student Assemblies
Discover purpose. Make better choices.
Engaging, high-energy sessions with storytelling, audience interaction and practical challenges. Students are split by grade level and the content changes with every assembly.
Positive You Introduction · 9 Super Powers · The Winner Within · Kindness Counts (K–5)
Digital Curriculum
The Positive You Resiliency Course
Interactive weekly video content paired with lessons that inspire meaningful change all year long — practical tools to navigate challenges and build confidence from the inside out.
Parent Presentations
Clarity, confidence and compassion at home
Practical strategies to help children set meaningful goals, build resilience and develop a sense of purpose.
The Guide to Thrive in Five · Digital Detox · Flow Theory · The Science of Positivity
Professional Development
Purpose-driven educator training
Staff re-examine the beliefs that drive their behavior, reconnect with their why and leave with actionable steps for their classrooms and their lives.
The Power of Belief · Set Your G.P.S. · The Science of Positivity · Thrive in Five
Focus Groups
Empowering students to thrive
Small-group mentorship with real talk, authentic connection and practical life skills — weekly, SEL-rooted, grades 6–12, led by trained Focus Group Leaders.
Measuring our impact
Real people. Real impact.
100,000+students reached
520educators gave anonymous feedback after a Positive You PD, Mar 2025 – Sep 2026
98%would recommend the session, across The Power of Belief, Set Your G.P.S. and The Science of Positivity
“Possibly one of the most useful and impactful presentations we have had in the 20+ years I've been at Bedford.”Educator · Bedford Senior High School · The Science of Positivity
“This PD is, in my opinion, the most beneficial PD to me as a veteran teacher.”Teacher · Keys Academies · Set Your G.P.S.
“First professional development I've actually enjoyed. Thank you!”Educator · Erie Mason Public Schools · The Power of Belief
“I feel like my administration truly cares about my health and well-being after today.”Educator · Adrian Public Schools · Set Your G.P.S.
“Grateful for the presentation! Should be done at all buildings.”Educator · Richmond Middle School · The Science of Positivity
“Gave me a clear sense of what my goals should be and how that will impact my life in a positive and fulfilling way.”Educator · Adrian Public Schools · Set Your G.P.S.
Source: anonymous post-session feedback forms, March 2025 – September 2026 (n = 520). Responses reproduced from the forms; some excerpted for length.
Who we are
Meet the team.
Speakers, educators, pastors, athletes and leaders who share one mission: connecting students with theirs.
Speakers
Kenny Spear
Speaker · Founder of Positive You
Kevin Dupree
Speaker · Pastor
Greg Jones
Speaker · Super Bowl Champion
Robby Emery
Speaker · Director of Character Development, University of Michigan
Alfonso Mack
Speaker · Founder of Rooted Church
Leadership & operations
Josh Wright
Chief Operating Officer
Luke Stricker
Director of Marketing
Paul LaSala
Director of Operations
Stay positive.
Bring Positive You to your school, your staff and your families — assemblies, the Resiliency Course, parent presentations, professional development and focus groups. One mission, five powerful tools, built around the five fundamentals.